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A generation that has taken a beating is always followed by a generation that deals one.

Otto von Bismarck

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Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made.
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Law Rule See
Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness.
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Courtesy Declare Observe Polite Rule War
I have seen three emperors in their nakedness, and the sight was not inspiring.
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Emperor Naked Sight
It is the destiny of the weak to be devoured by the strong.
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Destiny Strong Weakness Wisdom
The main thing is to make history, not to write it.
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History Writing
Politics is the art of the possible.
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Art One Liner Politics Possible
When you say you agree to a thing in principle you mean that you have not the slightest intention of carrying it out in practice.
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Agree Carry Intention Practice Principle
The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia.
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Country Politics Secret
Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others.
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Fools Inspirational Learning Man Mistake Wise
Beware of sentimental alliances where the consciousness of good deeds is the only compensation for noble sacrifices.
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Beware Compensation Conscious Deed Noble Sacrifice Sentimental
I consider even a victorious war as an evil, from which statesmanship must endeavor to spare nations.
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Consideration Endeavor Evil Nation Spare Victory War
Politics ruins the character.
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Character One Liner Politics Ruin
An appeal to fear never finds an echo in German hearts.
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Appeal Country Fear Heart
Love is blind; friendship tries not to notice.
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Blind Friendship Love Notice
A little caution outflanks a large cavalry.
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Caution Freedom One Liner Peace
Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied.
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Believe Deny Official Politics

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